Trinity Health · 2 weeks ago
Procurement Specialist/Buyer
Livonia, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expTrinity Health is a leading Health Care Supply Chain organization seeking a Procurement Specialist/Buyer to join their team. The role involves processing purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely ordering and payment of goods and services while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies.
DeliveryHealth Care
Responsibilities
Assists with the resolution of discrepancies or problems that prohibit timely ordering of goods and services or timely payment of invoices
Identifies repetitive problems and works with Team Leads and/or Supervisors on corresponding process improvements
Supports critical transactions for customers that include urgent orders and credit hold situations that require immediate resolution
Maintains a working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procurement and adheres to department policies and procedures
Maintains appropriate knowledge of Supply Chain policies and procedures and know what types of invoices are applicable to the purchasing policy
Determines if a purchase order is not required based on current policy
Identifies invoice and purchase order discrepancies, offers solutions and participates in department meetings
Communicate on a regular basis with Supervisor, Supply Chain and colleagues to resolve discrepancies
Follows up on outstanding discrepancy issues in a timely manner
Runs ad hoc reports
Responds to inquiries from vendors and colleagues regarding information related to accounting matters, policies and procedures
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships and approaches conflict in a constructive manner
Provides support and assistance to Accounting and colleagues with respect to accounting information and requests (i.e. managing cash flow, escheats, etc.)
Maintains appropriate knowledge of projects and activities and account categories for capital expenditures, to ensure proper recording of capital transactions
Utilizes some working knowledge of Electronic Data Interfaces (EDI) for Accounts Payable and Requisitioning to assist with failure resolution
Responds to inquiries from vendors regarding outstanding invoices, or backorders, overnights and returns
Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentially of information received, pertaining to but not limited patient, physicians, and colleagues
Responsible for performing these duties within established departmental service level agreements and achieving established performance standards
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma and 2 years of related experience utilizing supply chain, business, customer service skills or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of general bookkeeping, accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements as well as mathematical and computer skills are necessary
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others with moderate supervision
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment
Ability to establish and maintain productive, positive working relationships with all levels of the organization in a large multi-level, geographically dispersed organization
Must possess the ability to handle voluminous work assignments on a routine basis
Meticulous in attention to detail and skillful data entry
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health
Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities
Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health sites (<5%)
Must be able to work over time when deemed necessary by management
Preferred
College coursework or an Associate's degree in accounting, supply chain/logistics management or related field preferred
Microsoft Word and Web based application experience is highly desirable
Company
Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
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